February Crash Fallout: 5 Cryptos Poised for a Strong Rebound After the Market Meltdown

Jakarta, Pintu News – The crypto market opened February 2026 with a harsh reality. On February 1, there was a massive liquidation action that wiped out more than $111 billion from the total global market capitalization, sparking widespread fear in the sector. Bitcoin price plummeted to around $76,000, which then dragged the altcoin market into double-digit losses.

However, for seasoned investors, the state of “extreme fear” (currently recorded at 15 in the Fear & Greed Index) is not a signal to flee, but rather a signal to pay attention. With the market clearing highly leveraged long positions and the RSI (Relative Strength Index) indicator hitting a one-year low, the risk-to-potential-gain ratio for spot buyers is arguably the most attractive since mid-2025.

Here are the top 5 cryptocurrencies that deserve to be on the watchlist for a potential recovery this February.

Bitcoin (BTC) – Discounted “Safe Haven”

Current Price: Approximately $76,200

Decline from Peak: ~40% correction from October 2025 peak ($126,000)

Read also: Bloomberg Analyst Forecasts Bitcoin Could Plummet to $10,000 Again, Why?

Bitcoin remains a major anchor in the crypto world. The recent sharp decline is due to a long squeeze (forced liquidation of long positions) and macroeconomic concerns related to tensions between the US and Iran – rather than a fundamental failure of the Bitcoin network. Currently, the price of BTC is retesting the support zone in the range of $75,000-$76,000, which indicates that Bitcoin is trading at a deep discount.

Although large institutions like MicroStrategy may have suffered losses from their recent purchases, the long-term narrative of Bitcoin as “digital gold” is still strong. If you believe the bull market is not over yet, this is the most reasonable entry point to accumulate satoshis with lower volatility risk than altcoins.

Important Levels to Watch: If BTC is able to stay above $75,000, the potential for a rebound towards $82,000 is very much open.

Solana (SOL) – Rebound Opportunity with High Risk

Current Price: Around $102.00

Solana has been hit harder than many other cryptocurrencies, falling more than 11% in the recent sell-off. This is mainly because SOL is very popular among retail traders who use leverage.

Even so, the fundamentals of the Solana network remain strong. Solana continues to lead in daily active users and stablecoin transaction volume.

When the market is bullish again, SOL has historically performed better than ETH and BTC due to its high beta nature – meaning it moves more aggressively against market sentiment. Buying SOL around $100 also has psychological appeal; round numbers like this often trigger automatic buy orders in the market.

Warning: Volatility will remain high. Only enter if you are prepared for 5-10% daily fluctuations.

Ethereum (ETH) – A Valuable Asset at a Discounted Price

Current Price: Around $2,240

Ethereum has been the target of market pressure, struggling to break back through the $3,000 mark and continuing to lose ground to Bitcoin. However, market sentiment towards ETH is now considered overly pessimistic. With the RSI approaching 33 (oversold area), ETH is entering the “value” zone where the downside risks are less than the upside potential.

The DeFi ecosystem built on Ethereum remains strong and shows no signs of fading. For medium-term investors (6-12 months), buying ETH/USDT around $2,200 offers a safer entry into the smart contract world than speculating on new Layer 1 projects.

Strategy: Use the Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) method to gradually enter ETH, as there is still a possibility of the price dropping to $2,000 before rising again.

Read also: Vitalik Buterin Sells $33 Million Ethereum, What Happened?

Sui (SUI) – Outstanding Technical Performance

Current Price: Around $1.80

Prior to the massive sell-off, Sui showed significant relative strength and often moved independently of Bitcoin. Although now down around 9%, SUI’s uniqueobject-centric architecture and increasing Total Value Locked (TVL) make it one of the strong candidates to climb higher in the next market phase.

SUI is now widely seen as an alternative or “hedge” to Solana. If SOL recovers, SUI often follows – even with more aggressive spikes due to its smaller market capitalization and lighter order book liquidity.

TRON (TRX) – A Stable Hedge

Current Price: Around $0.29

When other markets are under intense pressure, TRON often acts as a defensive asset, especially due to its role in supporting the transfer of stablecoins like USDT. TRX has shown remarkable resilience compared to volatile coins like DOGE or ADA.

TRX may look “boring”, but in a falling market due to liquidity concerns, holding the network that dominates USDT transactions is a smart defensive move. While the upside potential is not as great as SOL, the downside risk is also much smaller – especially if the bear market continues into the first quarter of 2026.

Conclusion: Patience is the Key to Profit

The “February Crash” has reset the playing field. Leveraged positions have been wiped out, andweak hands have exited the market.

For Conservative Investors:

Focus on key assets:

• 60% to BTC (Bitcoin)
• 40% to ETH (Ethereum)

This strategy is suitable for those who seek relative stability amidst market uncertainty.

For Aggressive Investors:

Watch SOL (Solana) and SUI (Sui) as sharp “V” shaped rebound opportunities – especially if geopolitical conditions (such as US-Iran tensions) start to ease and the market recovers.

Bottom line: When extreme fear strikes, the market often offers the best opportunities for those who are patient and think long-term.

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*Disclaimer

This content aims to enrich readers’ information. Pintu collects this information from various relevant sources and is not influenced by outside parties. Note that an asset’s past performance does not determine its projected future performance. Crypto trading activities are subject to high risk and volatility, always do your own research and use cold hard cash before investing. All activities of buying and selling Bitcoin and other crypto asset investments are the responsibility of the reader.

Reference:

• MEXC. Best Cryptos to Buy Now: February 2026 Market Crash Recovery List. Accessed on February 6, 2026